Validation of World's First Sugarcane-Based Ethanol Power Plant Leads to Second Contract for GE
HOUSTON & RIO DE JANEIRO--07 October 2010-- Following the initial success of the world's first use of sugarcane-based ethanol in a gas turbine system, GE (NYSE: GE) has received a contract from Brazil's federal energy company, Petrobras, to convert a second unit at the site to burn this alternative fuel. The power plant serves the city of Juiz de Fora, located northwest of Rio de Janiero.
First Application in the Country for GE's Bacteria-Reducing Membrane Bioreactor Technology
NEW ORLEANS, LA. and ROTORUA, NEW ZEALAND---October 5, 2010---To comply with stricter environmental requirements, Rotorua, New Zealand has selected GE's (NYSE: GE) advanced bacteria-removing membrane bioreactor (MBR) technology for the upgrade of the city's wastewater treatment plant. This will be the largest MBR plant in New Zealand and also marks the first use of the GE MBR technology in the country.
Advanced Water Reuse Technology Can Help Kingdom Treat up to 2.2 Million Cubic Meters per Day by 2016
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia--04 October 2010-- As Saudi Arabia faces an increasing demand for water to support its rapid population and economic growth, GE (NYSE: GE) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Miahona, a subsidiary of the Arabian Company for Water and Power Development Ltd. (ACWA Holding), to support the Kingdom's goal for sustaining a reliable water supply and meet wastewater management requirements.
GE Joining High Level Partnership to Develop the Country's Renewable Energy Potential
JAKARTA, INDONESIA ---Sept. 30 2010---GE (NYSE: GE) and Indonesia's Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology (BPPT) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the joint development of renewable energy utilization, cleaner coal and energy efficiency projects to help meet Indonesia's growing power and environmental needs.
